The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

[@LittleDogTobi]

3:30 my favorite of many cute animation details in this video is the baby blinking each eye individually. Now *that* got a laugh out of me.

[@TEDEd]

😉

[@respectableaf9061]

Probably a lizard human 😉

[@hannarybak_]

glad you noticed 🙃

[@legitusername-zl7to]

​​@@TEDEd *female body visualiser video laugh*

[@justanothermortal1373]

Mine was the guy hanging from the crane 1:07

[@tashibalampkin8555]

3:15 I love how the bear is looking somewhat concerned.

[@misfitbrit1989]

Laughter is the best medicine to keep bears away!

[@ThaMentalGod2003]

@@misfitbrit1989 i guess nobody survived to disprove this statement

[@LewisBavin]

The animation direction is extremely impressive

[@hannarybak_]

thank you!

[@BarbaraUngiertM]

It really is! I love the bear reacting to the man laughing 😅

[@LewisBavin]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- true

[@steveygruss]

@@hannarybak_have you helped with Headspace by any chance?

[@Canvas1318]

@@hannarybak_ I think i see you enjoying yourself while animating in the animation

[@holisticmaya]

I literally asked myself this very question last week. SO glad to find this!

[@AureliazPC]

same here, TED Ed just knows what we are in need of atm

[@MudroZvon]

So, what did you answer?

[@Diobot]

BRUH I wondered about it just yesterday!!

[@peachmango5347]

I also asked recently. My thoughts went to "comedy" as a literary and cultural category and its presence in ancient Greece. So I was thinking in a different direction than this video but still interested to find it.

[@tommac21]

Why ? It's simple because somethings funny. Why must everything be over analyzed. Nobody will ever truly know

[@ramzi2299]

I was smiling while watching the whole vid, kinda made my day.

[@spriffel]

So was I.

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

Laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to let go of all the stress and negativity. I watch cat videos or memes to laugh. 😂

[@akanshsrivastav8269]

Laughter is the best medicine unless you're diabetic then insulin is the best medicine

[@ItsMe-sx9ck]

Ya dude cat video are just perfect 😅

[@Agent-ie3uv]

cat videos are adorable but its not funny

[@aditisk99]

It's so hard to laugh on memes nowadays coz they've become more and more relatable 😅

[@nickiiimartinez1946]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- you just had to be here, do you

[@w.w8525]

1:17 I love how serious those scientists are at tickling a mouse 😊

[@Cloud.yyy_DRAWS]

The person that made this has the cutest art style I love it

[@hannarybak_]

thank you! 🤗

[@arizzela]

@@hannarybak_you deserve more subs and credittt

[@princessm6832]

@@hannarybak_ i love ur artstyle so much

[@arkraneus]

your artstyle is pretty cute as well i love it ❤️

[@은이준-f5h]

S th나는

[@ieornl]

This made me smile. I was going through a period of not finding anything funny anymore.. but then I was reminded that laughter can be good and there's always something funny out there and I'm gonna find it.

[@pepsusser]

I hope you found it comrade

[@pt.antonio]

Laughter has this social bonding component, but it also works as a buffer. We often laugh when something unexpected happens and it helps the brain relax and to better process what's happening by increasing the oxygen intake and the blood flow. A lot of jokes work by subverting expectations, for example.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

I always laugh in inappropriate situations 😅 that makes a lot of sense now!

[@zenstoryshare]

Laughter is truly the best medicine, and finding something that tickles your funny bone can be just the cure for a bad day. It's amazing how a good laugh can melt away stress and negativity, leaving you feeling lighter and more energized.

[@vishakhabanerjee4424]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 Laughter *involves rapid abdominal muscle contractions, altering breathing patterns and causing various physical reactions.* 01:36 Laughter *is observed in at least 65 species, suggesting its evolutionary significance in signaling friendly, non-aggressive intent during play.* 02:35 Human *laughter evolved with the development of large social groups and complex language abilities, expanding its functions beyond play to convey emotions and subtle meanings.* 03:06 Laughter *is contagious, activating key brain regions and influencing social bonds, with human laughter serving as a broadcast signal to those around.* 04:06 Laughter *is not only socially important but also beneficial for health, releasing feel-good neurotransmitters and reducing stress hormones, potentially improving cardiovascular health.* Made with HARPA AI

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Thank you for the information.

[@lovinanewton7751]

absolutely lovely theme and info we didnt know we needed as always. and also how do you keep getting better and better at animation you guys! the visuals, sounds and all the concepts put in here need to be recognised!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it

[@yellowstarproductions6743]

Me too.

[@Tamizushi]

TLDR, it's a way to express friendliness. For most species, this is mostly useful while playfighting. Playfighting allows individuals of a group to bond, to test each other's strength and to practice fighting skills without introducing the same levels of risk as a serious fight. Laughing during the fight helps to maintain an appropriate level of aggressiveness. This is also true in humans, although humans tend to use laughter to express friendliness in more varied situations, such as bonding by joking with someone, or laughing to diffuse a situation when one is feeling nervous. Furthermore, like other bonding behaviors, laughing helps to relieve stress, with all the health benefits that come with lower stress levels. Finally, laughing feels good and is often done for simple gratification.

[@obayrafi2632]

We need a tldr for your tldr

[@Tamizushi]

@@obayrafi2632 DLDR Friends and fun.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

That’s too long too! 😂

[@Tamizushi]

@@BloodSweatandFears TLDR: LOL

[@BloodSweatandFears]

@@Tamizushi 😂 I’m expressing friendliness by laughing at your joke.

[@RingoBars]

The animation team nailed it - gave me a good chuckle or two 👌

[@awesomehpt8938]

Because some things are funny?

[@dandiaz19934]

Flawless analysis

[@latifeerarslan6310]

Yeah it’s simple

[@jaylolatina2366]

You need to get deeper from that

[@natheriver8910]

👏👏👏

[@DeathCrunch]

Because white people are trying to oppress someone. Thats usually the take away from these.

[@augm8184]

My fav theory of humor is that it signals that we aren’t or don’t need to take something so seriously, often that we are safe from and comfortable with something Ex: fake wrestling play, laughter as bullying for looking down on someone who can’t fight back, or just a friend’s abnormal antics

[@whizzerbrown1349]

Man, this animation is PHENOMENAL

[@exampill]

I like how we laugh, eat, talk, spit, etc. All with the same organ

[@randomname285]

etc eh.... 🤔

[@Kitty55634]

Thank god for all of this 😂❤

[@yessumify]

My son has a big beautiful laugh, full of joy. A bully told him he needs to be normal and laugh normally. I told my son would that be like a robot? There's no normal laughing amiright?

[@sev9530]

Surely the bully said that because he/she can't have that great laugh, because is sad or tense. Hope your son don't get afraid of being himself!!

[@sapphyrus]

A good laugh is one of those times one feels glad to be alive.

[@simranmalhotra7364]

Loved the theme and the animation style!! And I had a big smile throughout😃😄 Thank you for another great lesson TED-Ed❤

[@yonrexgameryt8494]

0:36 I started to laugh in this point LMAO

[@redomar9825]

Yeah, so relatable😂

[@chhayamisal3874]

0:15 Those laughter's A & H balloons making ahhaha like they're subbing ones laughter, Really reminded me the fact, that they're not just animators they are artists

[@ellhayrapetyan]

Laughter is a natural response that helps us feel happy and connects us with others. It happens when we find something funny or joyful. When we laugh, our brain releases chemicals that make us feel good and lower stress. It also helps strengthen friendships and improve relationships. For me, sharing a laugh with friends makes life feel lighter and more fun, and worth living again))

[@farheennaaz5290]

3:18 LOL 😂 the animation is really good.

[@likuanyu8672]

Your videos always make me know stuff I didn’t ever thought about them❤

[@euricequeen842]

I loooove to laugh so much. My boyfriend makes me laugh, i make him laugh too. Laughter and humor is a very important factor in any relationship with me.

[@Slayygurl2808]

This is so wholesome, you both are made for each other ❤

[@euricequeen842]

@@Slayygurl2808 thank you. ❤️

[@Slayygurl2808]

@@euricequeen842 welcome ❤️

[@poseidongaming8111]

I had a great laugh watching this video thanks TED

[@luisrios5703]

@4:52 I’m going to have a broken rib from laughing at that pun.

[@DaveSomething]

0:25 the laughing song, triggered a laugh, thanks!

[@pacosoentken303]

To hide the pain

[@Inky_101]

Best comment

[@sketchyskies8531]

Oh-

[@Slayygurl2808]

Not everyone

[@thelibyanplzcomeback]

2:58 That explains why laugh tracks are added to TV shows.

[@scienceolympiadfoundation]

Laughter is the best medicine! A simple smile can make your day!

[@jisoosgfi]

2:40 is my favorite episode, this channel explains some things in a fun way and we get involved. It's weird that I'm laughing even now, but after watching this video, I understood it thoroughly. Thank you, I like getting new information!

[@sketchyskies8531]

I’ve always wondered why I cry sometimes when I laugh

[@robertarnold6192]

1:57 this reminds me of how dogs fake sneezes during play fights to show that the “aggression” is only a game

[@stateofmissouri5651]

This animation is so nice. Please keep stuff like this going!!!!!

[@ambiliSM]

Loved those blue scientists with antennas!

[@BacsiOnline_BSO]

This video is not only informative but also a joy to watch

[@isaacthek]

Laughter typically also communicates the presence of multiple individuals, and therefore loud laughter is a broadcast that the individual is in a social group. This may attract members of the same species and also warn away potential predators.

[@MrsJudithWright]

Love this lesson, yes laughter is odd, thank goodness for it. So interesting. Rats can be tickled!

[@elremito]

The image at 2:22 is kind of misleading, it reinforces the wrong idea that chimps are our ancestors (though they are as far from our common ancestors as we are)

[@minhmeo9506]

We laugh when we face something so laughable 😂 or so horribly tragic 😢

[@JeffDeCaf]

My theory is, like crying, or shrieking in pain, genuine laughter is one of the few true expressions that humans do that are restrained by the contrivances of social etiquette. People's behaviour is usually so fake and restrained, that when someone laughs, we generally respond to it, in the same way that we often feel a visceral empathy when someone is in tears, or in agony.

[@PeraltaDeOsio-oh3rs]

I find myself smiling as the video moves on to explaining its means, thanks for sharing this content. Surely, laughter is one great way for distressing.

[@loler49er]

“Live, laugh, love” -The sign on my Mom’s wall

[@TEDEd]

Mom knows what's up.

[@Friendship1nmillion]

​@@TEDEdEven though he can control his hands and facial muscles , I know someone who can't speak ( or walk ) due to brain damage at the age of 7 . Does this mean ( from your description in the video of origins in the brain of different types of laughter ) that he has difficulty laughing ? ♑️✍️💔

[@prekshashrivastava2438]

How is it possible that whenever i think about something particular, Ted-Ed releases a video about it??? It's amazing!!!

[@ZR3009]

This video *does put a smile on my face.*

[@dharmrajmaurya715]

Why every time Ted Ed talk make me fall into love with their videos more and more.....very innovative.thanks alot

[@vasinh838]

أنا عربي و أعجبت كثيرا بهذه القناة انها تحفة ❤❤❤❤

[@showkathayat7790]

The will, thought and execution of the animation is impeccable and amusing :)

[@pinakibose1177]

I know...cause like somethings are just hilarious and Laughable. Also the animation is super cute!🥺🐰🐻

[@impressivext]

2:41 really got me laughing there 😂😂😂

[@dr.strange5815]

Thought to be good for us? Literally living for it

[@tobipeter8]

I could binge watch a comedy series with this animation style! It is so good an clean! Damn!

[@tombulorumcek]

Hi, Laughter vs purring(?): Near the end of the lecture, Sasha mentions that laughter can not heal bones. Feline purring plays a similar social role to human laughter: creates bonds between the individuals and a shared communal sense of safety. It is also utilized when in dire pain or morbid fear to ease the panic response which is not dissimilar to human laughter or chuckling responses. A while ago I read that the frequency of purring can help soft tissue and even bone healing. This article also claimed that being in contact with a purring feline can improve the healing of bones for other individuals including humans. Are all the species listed in this clip have similar traits as laughter? Is purring unique in this kind of adaptation? (Or is it even unique in any way?) Can you please lead me to research for a comparison of these kinds of communal traits and their capabilities? BEST REGARDS.

[@Jar.Headed]

Sometimes, for me at least, I just laugh randomly at something, like computer errors or just, anything.

[@randomname285]

If random laughter bubbles up in me I don't question it, I go along with it, laughter is too precious to spurn

[@Jar.Headed]

@@randomname285 agreed

[@DoofenSpyroDragon16]

That’s it, imma continue my comedy binge watching since it’s good for you. 😄

[@SchizoSam509]

Ok, Who laughed?

[@nathanielmitchell7516]

I did 😊

[@wooly_workshop]

Wow so I’m not lying when I say “I’m weak” 😅

[@ThaNumber66]

Those type of videos make me love myself for some reasonc

[@namelesscare7982]

To become optimistic and look at all things positively in certain situations. That's why I think human beings laugh sometimes.

[@chiramana_]

I like this so much. Have a good day 😁

[@aravindnarayanan5664]

Wonderful music, narration and lesson! Thank you, guys :)

[@Vaish.001]

love this channel

[@madeiraislander]

2:57 i lol'd 🤣 Very cute!

[@Frostubee]

I remember when I start laughing when my sister said to me our mom was sick (that was just a flu don’t worry) but I started to laugh so much when she said it to me but I felt sad and worried about my mom but my sister trough that I actually was having fun because of it and I still feel bad for that situation up to this day 😭

[@majoanamalayil6800]

This channel is amazing and stunning ❤️❤️

[@NizomiddinSayfiddinov-is9hc]

This made me happy😊 Really , I had great laugh watching this video .Thank you so much)

[@fivestarfox5277]

the art style is PERFECT!

[@감규울-w5f]

I REALLY like the smile thumbnail. It’s lovely 😊😊

[@eatpeanut-y7c]

An outbreaking animation, well done!

[@すみーた-f8x]

Lough is so good that I will look for interesting things everyday❤

[@ericswain4177]

Generally speaking, laughter is a sign of non-confront of uncomfortable situations to a more or less degree. It's sort of a safety valve and buffer.

[@chrolloourlordandsaviour7840]

“It’s like an invitation to share someone’s emotional state” bro humans are so adorable but this goes for not just laughing but all other emotional states, how we project our feelings onto the world invites others to reflect that behaviour towards us,, (crying, yelling, lusting) “treat others how you want to be treated”

[@AnotherW3irdThing]

this guys laugh is gunna keep me up tonight

[@bagguetteb]

The amount of times I laughed! awesome vid! ☺️🌸😊✨😂

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Fun fact, Kea parrots seem to also have laughter while playing around in the cold mountains of New Zealand oh yeah theyre also quite smart and the only cold climate parrots

[@mollyhoffman7313]

Why do people slap their legs or the legs of the person next to them when they laugh? And why is it that the more intense the laugh is, the further down the leg the slap is (at least for me)?

[@saranegrete1609]

Muchas gracias por los videos ❤

[@iddiadamasalahedine3258]

Why did I start laughing as the video began? Surely Ted you did something 😂

[@videakias3000]

I like how you put kirby in the thumbnail.

[@HelgaCavoli]

1:20 Tickling rats and monkeyd: the kind of lab test I'd like to participate/help.

[@elremito]

1:06 I think it would be more accurate to say: But scientists have some hypothesis

[@gabsgothead]

some hypotheses*

[@Mgh-r]

Hiiiiiiii thank you welcome back ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tangytablets5150]

I need me a good laugh right now. Just been stuck in a bout of existential anxiety.

[@pohordebbarma4505]

Because Laughing and Weeping is the last limit of our Happiness and Sorrow

[@chelseawhite7117]

Some of these laugh tracks are making me laugh ironically, it sounds like they’re sobbing

[@cinemartin3530]

Laughter is what makes us human. In my opinion, there is no more sincere and natural way to signal your good mood and joy from what you see. Therefore, this is a fairly important part of our life, and it was very interesting to hear about its origins. 🤗

[@Sircorndog411]

Hearing people laugh in the videos and the word laughing so much made me laugh😂

[@RabbitNeckyBecky]

Me and my friend once had a 12 minute laughing fit because her mom walked in while we were recording and asked where she got the cheese whiz in her lunchbox. She said she got it from her boyfriend and when when her mom asked who her boyfriend was,she pointed to the cheese whiz. It wasn't even that funny- Laughing for so long was painful but worth it.

[@bibibiti1098]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@Asian1056]

Tickling is something that makes us laugh. But we actually try to get rid of it.

[@ExploringTheTube-fd1oo]

can't remember the last time I had one of those laughs where you think you might die from the lack of oxygen.

[@ChedMoLi]

4:52 actually made me "HAHA" Good pun 😆

[@germanomagnone]

4:56 Well at least he doesn't break his "funny bone" with this joke! It's certainly a topic universally not to be "laughed at" 🥁

[@naya6119]

Aww the animals design is so cutee

[@mecahhannah]

❤ Awesome as always thanks

[@secret7790]

Fun fact : you're deliberately laughing during watching this vedio😂

[@nmoon4237]

No, no I'm not